Land Rover Market growing??? - Land Rovers Only

01001010 · 10-18-2005, 08:20 PM

I've definately noticed the increase in LR sighting a day, LR parts Qs? at work, and increased volume of pages on eBay. Before there used to be a mere 49 pages after typing Land Rover with All Categories selected....just now, I was doing a search, and I pulled up 200 pages!!!

Funrover · 10-18-2005, 09:23 PM

I see more and more LR's on the streets here..... They are coming out of the wood work....

Serg · 10-18-2005, 09:46 PM

My money is on the new LR3 and RRS appealing to the upper middle class. For most of the market segment here in the US, Land Rover is more about appearance and status. This is fine, as it sell product. I would say the influx of new Rovers on the streets is due to roll out of new product. Poeple are exited about it and want one. It is seen as something totally different in a market plagued by bulbous ill-handling SUV's.

SCSL · 10-18-2005, 09:49 PM

As FunRover can attest, CO has got to be the new-LR capital of the freakin' world. All models of Disco, LR3, p-38, & new RR,,,, EVERYWHERE. I probably see no fewer than 5 LRs on my way to work every day,,,and 5 more on the way back. I I'm not talking about the same 5 or 10 either,,, it's weird.

Unfortunately, I stopped flashing lights or thumbs-upping,,,, I got NO LOVE on the street,,,just weird looks from confused soccer moms who probably thought I was a weirdo & blank stares from guys in pastel polo shirts.

Funrover · 10-18-2005, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SCSL

Unfortunately, I stopped flashing lights or thumbs-upping,,,, I got NO LOVE on the street,,,just weird looks from confused soccer moms who probably thought I was a weirdo & blank stares from guys in pastel polo shirts.

I have the same luck... now i give a thumbs up to the ones that have been modifyed.... they cheer back at you.......The soccer moms give an odd look, or a finger, but that only happened twice to me

keptin · 10-18-2005, 10:42 PM

SCSL, Funrover....I feel your pain..

I long ago stopped waving at the older RR's, I thought perhaps if they were old (ie. 1995-2001) then they might just be people who bought them for land rovers...nope. I still wave at disco I/II's but with little luck, but I get a wave here and there, if not from other enthusiasts then from people just waving back because they dont know what else to do when I wave at them.......its enough to keep me waving.

what annoys me is there are two defender 90's which live not more than a mile from my home; I flash lights, honk, wave, everything....and no responce

, I am convinced they are nuts to be D90 owners but not enthusiasts. I must have drove past them at least twenty times now trying to get their attention...

Funrover · 10-18-2005, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by keptin

I must have drove past them at least twenty times now trying to get their attention...

Well put Roverx sheep down next time, they may be jealious of the wool seatcovers...LOL

DallasRover · 10-18-2005, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SCSL

Unfortunately, I stopped flashing lights or thumbs-upping,,,, I got NO LOVE on the street,,,just weird looks from confused soccer moms who probably thought I was a weirdo & blank stares from guys in pastel polo shirts.

Not just in Colorado............same in Dallas, get more waves or thumbs up from J*%P drivers

Although, there is a hot mamacita I see in a yellow D90..............

roverX · 10-18-2005, 11:19 PM

I got no love either so I just started flipping people off. Seemed to get more of a reaction that way. Funrover was the first one I flipped off....

llesra · 10-18-2005, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SCSL

As FunRover can attest, CO has got to be the new-LR capital of the freakin' world. All models of Disco, LR3, p-38, & new RR,,,, EVERYWHERE. I probably see no fewer than 5 LRs on my way to work every day,,,and 5 more on the way back. I I'm not talking about the same 5 or 10 either,,, it's weird.

Unfortunately, I stopped flashing lights or thumbs-upping,,,, I got NO LOVE on the street,,,just weird looks from confused soccer moms who probably thought I was a weirdo & blank stares from guys in pastel polo shirts.

On my commute to school everyday, i typically see 5 DIIs. All snobby businessmen on their cell phones or soccer moms. I wave at em, but the only response i get is from the children in the back seats. Whenever I to the new shopping area near e-470, more and more range rovers just keep poping up, but those too are driven by snobby businessmen. its good that more people are buying rovers, but theyre jerks.

Serg · 10-18-2005, 11:56 PM

When I had the XD, most of the waves and thumbs up I got came from businessmen in new RR's...

keptin · 10-19-2005, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Serg

When I had the XD, most of the waves and thumbs up I got came from businessmen in new RR's...

hehe, what a twist..

appstatedisco · 10-19-2005, 08:08 AM

if you're ever been to my part of charlotte(south, southeast) you know how many rovers there are. You literally can't go a half mile without seeing atleast 2 or 3, and i'm not exaggerating.

02disco2 · 10-19-2005, 10:00 AM

What's wrong with businessmen driving LR's??

monkey catcher · 10-19-2005, 10:21 AM

Glad to say that I have yet to be denied by anyone driving a D90. I've only had mine for a few months though. I get so excited driving it that I'd wave to myself if I could.

If I waved to everyone in a Rover in Santa Monica, I'd have to keep my hand up the entire time I was driving. Most of the time they'd be too into their phone call to notice though.

10-18-2005, 08:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,543 Gallery: 15	Land Rover Market growing??? I've definately noticed the increase in LR sighting a day, LR parts Qs? at work, and increased volume of pages on eBay. Before there used to be a mere 49 pages after typing Land Rover with All Categories selected....just now, I was doing a search, and I pulled up 200 pages!!! __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

10-18-2005, 09:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Serg LRO Founder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 2,006 Gallery: 0	My money is on the new LR3 and RRS appealing to the upper middle class. For most of the market segment here in the US, Land Rover is more about appearance and status. This is fine, as it sell product. I would say the influx of new Rovers on the streets is due to roll out of new product. Poeple are exited about it and want one. It is seen as something totally different in a market plagued by bulbous ill-handling SUV's. __________________ Current Vehicles: 2003 BMW 540iT M Sport 2005 BMW R1200GS 2004 Element Skateboard (Indy trucks, Bones Swiss, etc...) Past LR's: 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1997 Discovery XD 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 4.0

10-18-2005, 10:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
keptin The guy with the Banhammer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,366 Gallery: 0	SCSL, Funrover....I feel your pain.. I long ago stopped waving at the older RR's, I thought perhaps if they were old (ie. 1995-2001) then they might just be people who bought them for land rovers...nope. I still wave at disco I/II's but with little luck, but I get a wave here and there, if not from other enthusiasts then from people just waving back because they dont know what else to do when I wave at them.......its enough to keep me waving. what annoys me is there are two defender 90's which live not more than a mile from my home; I flash lights, honk, wave, everything....and no responce , I am convinced they are nuts to be D90 owners but not enthusiasts. I must have drove past them at least twenty times now trying to get their attention... __________________ Josh Shapiro DII Last edited by keptin : 10-18-2005 at 11:52 PM.

10-18-2005, 11:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	I got no love either so I just started flipping people off. Seemed to get more of a reaction that way. Funrover was the first one I flipped off.... __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

10-18-2005, 11:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Serg LRO Founder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 2,006 Gallery: 0	When I had the XD, most of the waves and thumbs up I got came from businessmen in new RR's... __________________ Current Vehicles: 2003 BMW 540iT M Sport 2005 BMW R1200GS 2004 Element Skateboard (Indy trucks, Bones Swiss, etc...) Past LR's: 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1997 Discovery XD 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 4.0

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10-18-2005, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Funrover Rocky Mountain High Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 10,050 Gallery: 0	I see more and more LR's on the streets here..... They are coming out of the wood work....

10-18-2005, 09:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
SCSL Wheeler Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,841 Gallery: 0	As FunRover can attest, CO has got to be the new-LR capital of the freakin' world. All models of Disco, LR3, p-38, & new RR,,,, EVERYWHERE. I probably see no fewer than 5 LRs on my way to work every day,,,and 5 more on the way back. I I'm not talking about the same 5 or 10 either,,, it's weird. Unfortunately, I stopped flashing lights or thumbs-upping,,,, I got NO LOVE on the street,,,just weird looks from confused soccer moms who probably thought I was a weirdo & blank stares from guys in pastel polo shirts.

10-19-2005, 08:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
appstatedisco Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC/Boone, NC Posts: 528 Gallery: 0	if you're ever been to my part of charlotte(south, southeast) you know how many rovers there are. You literally can't go a half mile without seeing atleast 2 or 3, and i'm not exaggerating. __________________ AHO Rugby, a drinking club with a rugby problem. www.ahorugby.net "My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the best safeguard of morals and health." - Robert E. Lee

10-19-2005, 10:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
02disco2 Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 827 Gallery: 0	What's wrong with businessmen driving LR's?? __________________ Land Rover-less. -------------------------------- 2006 Infiniti QX56 - Loaded 2002 Discovery II SE - SOLD! 1999 Audi A6 Avant Quattro Tiptronic - Slammed on RS4 18's 1996 Mariah Talari w/350 Mercruiser and Ron Hill Marine Go-fast parts.(Presently in Dry Storage)

10-19-2005, 10:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
monkey catcher Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 29 Gallery: 0	Glad to say that I have yet to be denied by anyone driving a D90. I've only had mine for a few months though. I get so excited driving it that I'd wave to myself if I could. If I waved to everyone in a Rover in Santa Monica, I'd have to keep my hand up the entire time I was driving. Most of the time they'd be too into their phone call to notice though. __________________ -Christian- '94 D90 www.ourownway.com

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